January 2011




Obama reaches tax cut compromise

In response to the recent Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives, President Barack Obama was compelled to compromise on one of his key…


Science Briefs

Shanghai students are the best at math and science Over half a million students participated in the International Student Assessment in over 70 countries around…


Chaos in computers?

Good news everyone! The very powers of chaos have been harnessed in the newest iteration of computer chip technology! Scientists have developed logic components called…


Less sodium and less sugar

With an increased desire to be healthy, consumers and governments are putting the pressure on food companies to produce more nutritious snacks and beverages without…


The Wall

The back lane is creepy — pitch black in the summer and surprisingly bright in the winter, but creepy all year round. The reason the…


The Rider

The rider sees the cabin; he sees the creak of its door; he sees the shadows that pour in from the lightless house astride the…